Indulge guilt-free with our Healthy Cookies recipe! Made with no flour, sugar, or gluten, they are a perfect snack or dessert. These healthy cookies are made with peanuts, hazelnuts, seeds, oats, and dried fruits, which make them crunchy and so rich. They are a great source of long-lasting energy without any refined sugar, flour, or gluten.
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Our inspiration for these cookies is the protein bars or something you can enjoy guilt-free. Therefore, we focus on rich, whole-food ingredients that are naturally sweet and have a great chewy texture. These healthy cookies are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making them a wholesome addition to any clean eating routine.
With a mix of crispy cookies and creamy chocolate nut cups, this recipe satisfies both taste and nutrition in one go. The best part is they are so easy to make, all you need is one bowl, and these cookies will be done in no time!
This snack is ideal for mid-day energy boosts, post-workout recovery, or simply guilt-free indulgence. And at tea time or afternoon, we love to enjoy ours with a fragrant fruit-infused tea. Therefore, we are slao sharing the recipe of the Fruit-infused tea with you for the same delightful experience!
Ingredients Breakdown for Healthy Cookies
Here the te ingredients you need for this recipe. The measurements are mentioned below with the instructions.
- Peanuts: Peanuts add a great crunch with a hint of saltiness that balances out the sweetness of the cookies.
- Hazelnuts: Hazelnuts give the cookies a crunch and add a chocolatey richness.
- Pumpkin seeds: These are slightly sweet and so nutty. Again, they add a great element of crunch with a mellow inside.
- Sunflower seeds: Sunflower seeds have a tender mouthfeel with great nutty flavor.
- Sesame seeds: Sesame seeds have a mild sweetness with an earthy flavor.
- Dried cranberries: Dried cranberries add a chewy texture along with sweet and tart flavor.
- Raisins: Raisins give sweetness along with a chewy texture.
- Cashews: Cashews have a slightly sweet flavor with a delicious buttery taste. It also adds an element of snap.
- Walnuts: Walnuts add a slight bitterness along with a buttery flavor.
- Rolled oats: Rolled oats act as a base for the cookies. We are using old-fashioned oats.
- Egg: It adds rich caramel flavor and helps the cookies come together as one.
- Maple syrup: It balances out the sweetness with all the nuts and seeds.
- Chocolate: Chocolate adds an element of richness along with indulgence. We are using dark chocolate, but you can use a semi-sweet one too.
Instruction
Making these cookies is so easy, but we still highly recommend reading the recipeโs instructions thoroughly before starting. It is better to have all ingredients measured out for every step in advance for ease.
See the full preparation in the recipe card below with the complete instructions on how to prepare your kitchen and the ingredients, and then make your own Healthy Cookies With No Flour, Sugar, or Gluten Recipe.
Healthy Cookies With No Flour, Sugar, or Gluten
Description
If you are looking for healthy cookies or homemade snack thatโs naturally sweet, protein-packed, and completely clean? Then, these Nut and Seed Energy Cookies with Chocolate Nut Cups are the perfect choice.
Ingredients
For Nut & Seed Base
For Binding
For Chocolate Filling
Instructions
For Cookies
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Add peanuts and hazelnuts to a dry pan over medium heat. Toast while stirring until peanuts turn golden and hazelnut skins begin to crack. Remove from heat, peel hazelnuts, and return them to the peanuts.
First Division โ Roasted Nuts
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Divide the roasted peanuts and hazelnuts into two equal halves: Reserve one half whole to make nut butter later. Chop the remaining half roughly and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
Second Division โ Add Seeds & Fruits
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To the chopped nut mixture, add pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cranberries, raisins, cashews, and walnuts. Mix well.
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Now divide this combined mixture into two halves: Half for the cookies and half reserved for the chocolate cups.
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Add rolled oats to the cookie half. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and maple syrup, then pour it in. Mix until the mixture is sticky and begins to bind.
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Line a baking tray with parchment and lightly oil it. Press the cookie mixture firmly into a round mold or cutter to form thick cookies. Carefully lift the mold and repeat.
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Bake at 350ยฐF (180ยฐC) for about 20 minutes, until golden and set. Allow to cool completely.
For Chocolate Cups
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Blend the reserved roasted peanuts & hazelnuts into a smooth nut butter.ย
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Melt the dark chocolate separately, then pour it into the nut butter and blend again until creamy.
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Now pour this chocolate-nut blend into the reserved half of the nut & seed mixture, mixing until fully coated.ย
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Spoon this mixture into molds or cupcake liners and refrigerate for 2โ3 hours until set.
Preparing The Infused Tea
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Take a glass teapot (or heatproof glass kettle) and add a few frozen strawberries, a couple of wedges of grapefruit, and green tea leaves.
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Pour boiling water over everything, gently stir, and let it brew for about 10 minutes to allow the fruity and herbal flavors to infuse.
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Once ready, serve this fragrant tea alongside the cookies and chocolate nut cups.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 5g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 10g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Substitutions and Variations
- Egg: You can substitute it with a Flax Egg, which is made by mixing 1 tablespoon of flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water. It forms a glutinous mixture that is good for binding.
- Maple Syrup: You can use date syrup or honey as a substitute for maple syrup.
- Rolled Oats: You can use Quinoa Flakes or Almond Flour.
- Nuts: You can use a variety of nuts, like Almonds, Pecans, and Pistachios. You can also use them as toppings for chocolate cups.
- Dark Chocolate: You can use milk chocolate or white chocolate for the recipe as well. But you might need to adjust the sweetness of the cookies accordingly.
- Optional add-ins: Chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, or protein powder.
